Ahmed Jahanzeb

Ahmed Jahanzeb
Birth nameAhmed Jehanzeb Usmani
Also known asThe Wonder Boy
BornKarachi, Pakistan
GenresPop, Classical
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Years active1984–present
LabelsSound Master

Ahmed Jahanzeb Usmani (Urdu: احمد جہاں زیب عثمانی) is a Pakistani pop singer and composer.[1] He was born in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

Known also as AJ and Wonderboy as he released his first record at a very young age of 8.[2] Jahanzeb is one of the few singers of the country, who have been trained in classical music and that is why he mostly sings soul stirring slow songs. Jahanzeb was trained under the guidance of Ustad Rais Khan, who made him his shagird (pupil) in a ceremony called Rasm-e-Gandha Bandhi held at the Sheraton Hotel in 1988. The ceremony, one of its kind to be ever held in Pakistan, was attended by celebrities, dignitaries and media people.[3]

Live concerts

Ahmed Jahanzeb is a familiar name in the touring circuit of Pakistani pop singers, He has done over 2000 shows and has shared the stage with musicians like AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Ali Azmat and Strings (band).[2][4]

Coke Studio (Pakistan) artist

Ahmed Jahanzeb made his debut on Coke Studio (Pakistan) in 2016 as one of their featured artists.[2] He also has his own studio producing documentaries and films for television.[2]

Albums and OSTs

  • Wonder Boy (album) (1987)[2]
  • Parastish (2003)[2]
  • Daira (album) (2004)
  • Burning Borders-BBC (2005)
  • Laut Aao (2008)[2][3]
  • Khuda aur Muhabbat (2011)[1]

OSTs and singles

  • Tera Mera Hai Pyar Amar - Ishq Murshid (2023)[5]
  • Ishq Murshid Mera – Ishq Murshid (2023)
  • Pyar Ke Sadqay OST/ Title song composer and singer.[ 2020 ]
  • Meer Abru OST /Title song composer and singer. [ 2019 ]
  • Coke Studio Pakistan (2017) – Allah hu Akbar featuring Shafqat Amanat Ali, Ahmed Jahanzeb[3]
  • Coke Studio Pakistan (2016) – Khaki Banda featuring Umair Jaswal, Ahmed Jahanzeb[2][3]
  • Piya Ke Duwaaray – OST Dusri Biwi (2014)
  • Laila Majnoon – OST (2000)
  • Ik Baar Kaho Tum Meri Ho – Single (2001–2002)[2][3]
  • Sheeshay Ka Mahal – OST (2003)
  • Tu Jo Nahi[2]
  • Mujhay Pyar Chahye – OST (2004)
  • Dard Itna Tha – OST (2005)
  • Ajeeb Zindagi Hai – Single (2006)
  • Socha Na Tha – Single (2006)
  • Aisa Bhi Hota Hai – OST (2007)
  • Hamaray Hain feat. Shuja Haider – OST Khuda Kay Liye (2007)
  • Bandya Ho featuring Shuja Haider – OST Khuda Kay Liye (2007)
  • Tiluk Kamod OST – Khuda Kay Liye (2007)
  • Teri Aag
  • Mumkin Hai OST – Bol (2010)[1]
  • ..Ik Nai Dunya.... OST
  • Sab Se Pehle Pakistan[1]

Filmography

Drama
Year Title Role Additional notes
2008-09 The Ghost Mansoor Kareem
2011 Khuda Aur Muhabbat[1] Abdullah Geo Entertainment
2010 Bol[2] A Shoaib Mansoor film
2007 Khuda Kay Liye[2] A Shoaib Mansoor film

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Ahmed Jahanzeb music on BBC Music website Retrieved 26 January 2020
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Ahmed Jahanzeb profile on Coke Studio (Pakistan) website Retrieved 26 January 2020
  3. ^ a b c d e Rafay Mahmood (1 September 2016). "The Ahmed Jahanzeb you knew, died long ago". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  4. ^ "THE GRAPEVINE: Concert Scene". Dawn. Pakistan. 16 December 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Ahmed Jahanzeb overwhelmed by incredible triumph of 'Ishq Murshid' OST".


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